Simply outstanding! What an utterly amazing encounter you enjoyed that morning. Thank you for sharing these and your wonderful dialog walking us through the events.
I don't think they make memory cards large enough if I was ever lucky enough to witness such an event.
THIS is what wildlife photography is all about! Well done on many levels.
This is absolutely amazing... what a fantastic piece of wildlife documentary!
What you saw from your vantage point is so very unique. I know researchers who study predators in the US that rarely (or never) see a multi-species interaction like this.
Nice job keeping your S#!T together... I would have been so blown away by the drama that I would probably flubbed the photos!
KCollett wrote:
That was très cool, Hobbes. What a day, and it had only just begun.
Thanks! I would have been very happy even if i got nothing else the entire day
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Robert Mustell wrote:
My heart is beating harder and some adrenaline is pumping just seeing your photos.
Those brief moments where we have the opportunity to see raw nature in action are an awesome privilege that is so fleeting. They make all the other effort worthwhile.
surfnron wrote:
Wow! What a great start to the day. Great set too ~ Ron
Thanks Ron!
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douter wrote:
Great set Hobbes what a great opportunity you had to view this activity live. Thank you for sharing this behavioural encounter with us here.
Douglas
lighthound wrote:
Simply outstanding! What an utterly amazing encounter you enjoyed that morning. Thank you for sharing these and your wonderful dialog walking us through the events.
I don't think they make memory cards large enough if I was ever lucky enough to witness such an event.
THIS is what wildlife photography is all about! Well done on many levels.
Dave
Thanks Dave. Really appreciate it. Yes... that is what wildlife photography is all about. Best not to pressure the animals, give them plenty of room and just watch their natural behaviors.
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Sunny Sra wrote:
Dude! That was awesome...gripping story
Thanks Sunny!
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OwlsEyes wrote:
This is absolutely amazing... what a fantastic piece of wildlife documentary!
What you saw from your vantage point is so very unique. I know researchers who study predators in the US that rarely (or never) see a multi-species interaction like this.
Nice job keeping your S#!T together... I would have been so blown away by the drama that I would probably flubbed the photos!
Gave you the vote!
bruce
Thanks Bruce! It was hard keeping it together. At first, I just wanted some wolf shots. It happened so fast that I was worried about motion blur; the shutter speeds were not as fast as I comfortable with. Then when the interactions started happening, I was doubling worried about blowing the exposure (some of which I did); either too dark or too light.
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Don George wrote:
I must say that doesn't occur everyday. What a great experience thanks for taking the time to share it. That black wolf is one mean looking dude.
Thanks Don. I also think the black one looks like a tough one; those blue/light eyes are downright scary.
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dale keith wrote:
You are a lucky man...better buy a lotto ticket and keep the streak going!
lol Thanks Dale!
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Warkari wrote:
Fabulous story and captures!! You got my vote
I particularly love that final coyote shot(and caption) but the whole sequence is amazing. That must have been something else to experience unfolding in real time, as powerful as the pictures are. Thanks for sharing!
Chipps wrote:
I love your story and progression of shots. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Chipps.
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G.E. Smith wrote:
Congrats Hobbes Really, really great work and thanks again for sharing these.
Greg
Thanks Greg. Really appreciate it. Every once in a while you get lucky to be in the right place at the right time.
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birdied wrote:
Congratulations !!! Marvelous set.
Birdie
Thanks Birdie!
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juankgigo wrote:
Many congratulations, thanks for sharing your work!
Thanks Juan!
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adamsmith11 wrote:
Sensational shot hobbes!!!
My heart bit just jumping to see your all image evidence. It was a great day weather also supported you. that's a great shot.
Thanks Adam. My heart was jumping too as the wolves trotted by. Then I kept fretting over low shutter speeds.
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Mar73 wrote:
Your story and images made me feel as if I were with you. Thanks for taking me along!
Thank you. I'm glad I was able to take you along
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thelebaron wrote:
I particularly love that final coyote shot(and caption) but the whole sequence is amazing. That must have been something else to experience unfolding in real time, as powerful as the pictures are. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. For the several minutes that the scene was unfolding, my heart was racing over what might happen, and the pressure to keep checking where everything was and what the better shots were as well make sure to get shots that would tell the whole story. Glad you enjoyed them!
A simply amazing chronicle of a terrific wildlife encounter where you were the “invisible” by-stander of sorts. The only thing that ever happens to me in Yellowstone is total frustration of not being able to find where to park the car. The place is maddening.
James Farrell wrote:
A simply amazing chronicle of a terrific wildlife encounter where you were the “invisible” by-stander of sorts. The only thing that ever happens to me in Yellowstone is total frustration of not being able to find where to park the car. The place is maddening.
Thanks James. I was in Yellowstone in mid May; before the hordes of visitors arrive for the summer vacation season. Short hikes will also get you away from people. It seems that most visitors simply drive around. Go even a few hundred feet off the road on various trails and the people will generally disappear. And who knows what you might find
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Danpbphoto wrote:
Stunning photography and an equally outstanding narrative! Well done indeed. You are indeed privileged to have been a part of this interaction.
Dan
Thanks a lot Dan. Really appreciate it. It was very quiet for the longest time. And then suddenly I didn't know which way to point the camera!
